Stage Piano reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 170 Reddit reviews across 9 subreddits and 49 posts to rank the best Stage Piano brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/piano, r/synthesizers, r/JazzPiano, r/keys, r/classicalmusic. Top-rated brands include Roland (4.3/5), Yamaha (4.2/5), Kawai (4.6/5).
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Reviews170
Subreddits9
Posts49
Brands20
Products86
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#1
Roland
4.3
(39)
"It’s got Roland’s latest updated piano modeling algorithm, which are a huge improvement."
"Outstanding action."
"With the new german piano expansion the rd2000 from roland is pretty great."
"RD2000 has stage performance written all over it."
"Love my Roland RD 2000."
"I use a double stack of the RD-2000 and a Nord Electro for some gigs."
"The Roland Fp 90x has an incredible variety of stage-modes, it really makes you feel like you are either in a church, a big hall, a small stage and many more."
"I'm glad I got it over the SV2. It's far more interactive. Highly recommend."
"To throw a few names in: Roland FP-90X, Kawai ES 920, Yamaha P-515, Kawai MP-7."
"The Roland V-Piano has the best action of the many stage pianos that I have used."
#2
Yamaha
4.2
(35)
"CP-88 has the best action and feel."
"I really liked the Yamaha CP-88 and will be picking one up."
"I think you'd be happiest with the yc88."
"Yamaha CP4 is amazing, though it's been discontinued."
"Yamaha P45."
"Also check out the Yamaha p515. It has the advantage of having speakers built in."
"I have been using the Yamaha CP4 for a couple of years now and could not recommend it more."
"I finally decided to buy CVP-705."
"It's been a great instrument with no issues so far (10 years old)."
"I use the P-515 and P-525 at the moment. Works just fine for me."
#3
Kawai
4.6
(30)
"Kawai and Roland have really good sound engines IMHO."
"Have owned an MP8 forever and it just plays marvelously."
"It has the best action in any portable keyboard on the market."
"The Kawai is head over heels better in every way.. but if I had to gig I'd take the Korg."
"Check also MP7SE, ES920, RD2000, FP90X, RD88, CP88."
"Probably the best in terms of action."
"I would definitely recommend. Great sound, different sounds..."
"I think the Kawai action in the Nord Grand (similar to the Kawai MP7SE and ES920) is the next best action following the wooden key Kawai actions."
"Try a Kawai ES920."
"May I suggest Kawai MP7 SE? If action is your concern."
#4
Nord
4.6
(29)
"I love my Nord Stage 3 for gigging and rehearsing."
"The Nord stage 3 or even 2ex are both excellent options."
"Nord Piano 5 sounds up your alley."
"The vast majority of major touring acts have Nords and nothing else comes close."
"Just into the Nord and they have been used by all the great performers on stage so get into reading and seeing about the Nord on YouTube."
"I have heard nothing but good things about Nord when it comes to classical and acoustic sounds."
"If I were you I would go for either of the nords you mentioned."
"Nord any day of the week. Piano or stage."
"Nord."
"I'd say Nord Stage 2."
#5
Korg
4.3
(13)
"I love my SV2S - great piano and EP sounds plus effects."
"I love my Korg Vox Continental. It can do any organ but also excellent Wurlitzer and Rhodes EP."
"This piano has lasted me 10 years! No problems or anything, I am greatly satisfied"
"I just picked up the Korg Grandstage 88 and have been very happy with it."
"There is nothing even close to the korg kronos. its an insane synth piano."
"My Korg SV1 sounds identical in a live situation. The Whurly is awesome on the SV1 as well."
"I really like the action of the Korg Krome 88 for gigs that use a lot of synth/organ patches."
"Have a look at the Korg D1."
"Korg’s RH3 isn’t bad though. Same keybed used for the Kronos is what is inside the D1."
"Korg sv-1 has a realistic slightly heavier action."
#6
Casio
4.4
(5)
"I had a chance to try it out and it's such a playable keyboard ...even for advanced pianists."
"Take a look at the Casio Privia PX-5S. I love mine."
"Casio psx 1000 falls into your price range, and is quite 'portable'."
"Casio Privia PX-160 Digital Piano, just got one in the UK for £359.00."
"I own a Casio Privia PX-330. It has a good sound and could definitely go for a stage piano."
#7
Kurzweil
4.0
(3)
"You might consider the Kurzweils. PC4 is a lot less expensive and I like the piano action."
"I'd suggest taking a close look at the forthcoming Kurzweil PC4."
"It's pretty good for my needs. Keyboard feels good for an electric piano, and the sounds are good enough for your average pop gig."
#8
Nord 2
5.0
(2)
"If you can afford it, I would buy a Nord 2 stage piano."
"An awful lot are going for the Nord 2."
#9
Studiologic
4.0
(2)
"Studiologic sl88 grand feels really good to me."
"I also think a lot of the studiologic sl88 Grand. It’s a tank."
#10
Dexibell
4.0
(2)
"The Dexibell S10 competes pretty well with Roland and Nord."
"Something like a Dexibell will give you ~800mb per piano sample in their new Platinum collection."
#11
Crumar
5.0
(1)
"I recently grabbed a Crumar Mojo and even though it’s primarily an organ clone, the Rhodes, wurli, and clav on it absolutely demolish the nord."
#12
Korg SV-2
5.0
(1)
"The Korg SV-2 is really worth looking at."
#13
Viscount
5.0
(1)
"Viscount Legend 70s is one of the nicest keyboards I’ve ever played."
#14
CK88
5.0
(1)
"It’s a fantastic keyboard for the price ($1500)."
#15
Nord Grand
5.0
(1)
"Then a Nord Grand would be my next choice."
#16
Nord Stage 2
5.0
(1)
"I'm a Nord Stage 2 owner, so I'm obviously going to be a bit biased in that direction."
#17
Nord Piano 3
5.0
(1)
"I love my Nord piano 3. The action is amazing."
#18
Nord Stage 3
4.0
(1)
"There's a bunch of brand new unsold Nord Stage 3's out there that you can haggle with the dealer over....believe me- those dealers want those Stage 3's out of there storage rooms!"
#19
Yamaha CP
4.0
(1)
"Personally I REALLY like the cp's style of limited controls."
#20
CASIO
4.0
(1)
"CASIO has the best piano and organ sounds"
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